Kerala Budget โ 2026-27 vs 2023-24
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Kerala's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2026-27 vs 2023-24
2026-27
Rs 2.28 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 1.66 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 1.7 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 1.27 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 22,566 crore
2023-24
Rs 14,398 crore
2026-27
Rs 99,002 crore
2023-24
Rs 77,038 crore
2026-27
3.5%
2023-24
3.5%
2026-27
Rs 34,376 crore
2023-24
Rs 26,843 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2026-27 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.7 lakh crore | Rs 1.27 lakh crore | +33.8% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 99,002 crore | Rs 77,038 crore | +28.5% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 21,356 crore | Rs 16,853 crore | +26.7% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 2.28 lakh crore | Rs 1.66 lakh crore | +37.2% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 2.05 lakh crore | Rs 1.51 lakh crore | +35.4% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 22,566 crore | Rs 14,398 crore | +56.7% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 34,376 crore | Rs 26,843 crore | +28.1% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 56,405 crore | Rs 40,461 crore | +39.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.5% | 3.5% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 34.1% | 31.4% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2026-27 vs 2023-24
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2023-24 and 2026-27
| Department | 2026-27 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education, Sports, Arts and Culture | Rs 30,525 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
2. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 24,400 crore | -100.0% |
3. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 19,605 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
4. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 14,800 crore | -100.0% |
5. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 12,078 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
6. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 12,000 crore | -100.0% |
7. Rural Development | Rs 9,446 crore | Rs 9,800 crore | -3.6% |
8. Agriculture and Allied Activities | Rs 8,772 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
9. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 7,800 crore | -100.0% |
10. Transport (incl. Roads and Bridges) | Rs 7,527 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
11. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 7,500 crore | -100.0% |
12. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 6,500 crore | -100.0% |
13. Police | Rs 5,912 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
14. Urban Development | Rs 1,593 crore | Rs 5,900 crore | -73.0% |
15. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 0 | Rs 5,600 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Kerala's Budget Changed from 2023-24 to 2026-27?
Comparing budgets across years helps track fiscal consolidation progress, shifts in spending priorities, and revenue growth patterns. The gap between Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates is a key indicator of fiscal discipline and realistic projection capability.
Capital expenditure trends show the government's commitment to infrastructure development, while revenue expenditure patterns indicate recurring obligations like salaries, pensions, and interest payments. A rising capital-to-revenue expenditure ratio generally signals productive spending.
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